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FC Barcelona have formally introduced that the Barça Legends will face off towards Actual Madrid Leyendas in a particular exhibition match in Tokyo on 15 December.
This thrilling occasion will function beloved former gamers like Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Javier Mascherano, and Rafa Marquez, marking their first look in a legends match since retiring from skilled soccer.
This would be the first time these two legendary groups meet in Japan, with Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium set to host the showdown.
Followers are eagerly awaiting the occasion, particularly with the latest information that Iniesta, who introduced his retirement simply final month, will participate.
Particular sport for Iniesta
For Iniesta, this sport holds additional significance as he spent 5 years enjoying in Japan for Vissel Kobe. The match is being dubbed ‘The Final Dance’ for Iniesta, giving followers an opportunity to see him on the sector within the Barça colors as soon as extra.
The match may even function different Barcelona greats. Xavi, who solely just lately stepped down as Barça’s head coach, will take the pitch once more, representing the membership the place he made his title.
🚨 Barça Legends to play Actual Madrid Leyendas in Tokyo on December 15 as Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Javier Mascherano, and Rafa Márquez to function for the primary time since retiring!
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 12, 2024
Becoming a member of him shall be Mascherano and Marquez, each of whom have made vital contributions to the membership in varied roles after their enjoying days.
This shall be a nostalgic second for Barça followers, as every of those gamers brings a novel legacy again to the sector.
Alongside these legends, Barça’s lineup will embrace stars like Rivaldo, Bojan Krkic, Javier Saviola, Ludovic Giuly, Adriano Correia, and Gaizka Mendieta, guaranteeing an exciting match for followers in Tokyo.
The Ajinomoto Stadium, with a capability of over 48,000 spectators, is predicted to be full of supporters desirous to relive the golden days of those soccer icons.
In the meantime, Actual Madrid Leyendas will area a lineup that includes a few of their most celebrated gamers from the ‘galácticos’ period.
Followers can count on to see the likes of Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, Iker Casillas, Steve McManaman, Savio, Julio Baptista, and Ivan Campo, reuniting on the pitch over a decade since their final look in Japan.
